The No Thank You Bite is a topic of controversy. By definition it is a parenting technique in which a child must try at least one bite of every food served. Only after trying the…Continue Reading
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“How much water do I need?” This is one of the most common questions I am asked. Unfortunately, there is quite a bit of confusing information floating around. Hydration does not have to be difficult,…Continue Reading
I used to tell the medical residents I worked with that nutrition will not cure our patients, but it will provide the framework for medical treatments to really work well. Nutrition will not boost an…Continue Reading
It is back to school time and for me that means the dreaded return of all those germs. I love my child, but let’s be real, kids are basically petri dishes. Petri dishes that are…Continue Reading
Before you read further, I want you to know that it is possible to follow a vegan diet and avoid nutritional deficiency. However, it must be done with careful consideration of certain nutrients. It is…Continue Reading
There are few things I love more than a flavorful soup. This Lentil Soup recipe has the added bonus of being healthy and hearty. It freezes beautifully, so I often make double batches for future…Continue Reading
I received a copy of Ina Garten’s newest cookbook as a gift recently. She has a recipe she calls Israeli Vegetable Salad, that looks amazing. Of course I had to try it. And of course,…Continue Reading
Unfortunately, it is the time of year that illness spreads like wildfire. Through the years, I have found that few people realize that becoming ill with a bug that causes gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, aka, the…Continue Reading
I am going to be straight with you – I’m not usually a big fan of swap recipes. These are the recipes that take a classic dish and swap out some of the ingredients for…Continue Reading
Raising children is tough. Parenting seems tantamount to constant worry. Worry about our children’s nutrition seems to trump all other concerns though when parenting a picky eater. However, I want to offer some encouragement. True…Continue Reading